The Bed Queen


53m 1996

Brief Synopsis

At 33, Amalia is in her prime. But it doesn't do her much good. She gets up early, attends to the children, rushes off to work, cooks, and does the washing. One morning, after a night without tenderness, when the alarm tears her from her dreams and rain runs down the window pane, she decides to just

Cast & Crew

Gabriel Baur

Director

Film Details

Also Known As
Amalia's Lie In, Bed Queen, Die Bettkonigin
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1996

Technical Specs

Duration
53m

Synopsis

At 33, Amalia is in her prime. But it doesn't do her much good. She gets up early, attends to the children, rushes off to work, cooks, and does the washing. One morning, after a night without tenderness, when the alarm tears her from her dreams and rain runs down the window pane, she decides to just stay in bed. This simple but drastic decision starts a series of unusual, outrageous and hilarious events.

Film Details

Also Known As
Amalia's Lie In, Bed Queen, Die Bettkonigin
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1996

Technical Specs

Duration
53m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall November 29, 1996

Released in United States November 29, 1996

Feature directorial debut for Gabrielle Baur.

Shown at Women in the Director's Chair International Film & Video Festival in Chicago March 9-12, 1995.

16mm

Released in United States Fall November 29, 1996

Released in United States November 29, 1996 (Anthology Film Archives; New York City)